Historic Map of Ireland – Tales of Mead & Honey

€10.00

Historic Map of Ireland - Tales of Mead & Honey quantity

We are so pleased with the outcome of our collaboration with talented local artist, Fiona Boniwell, to produce a beautifully illustrated historic map of Ireland – Tales of Mead & Honey. This poster traces the origins of mead and honey bees from ancient Ireland up to the present day.

The map follows the story of mead, honey bees in Ireland from the arrival of St Molaga in the 5th century with his honey bees to the last meadery in Ireland in the 1820’s in Dublin. We follow the legends of our ancient kings and chieftains, their drinking rituals using the ancient mether drinking vessels, the fascinating medieval Bee Laws to protect our honey bees and the origins of the word “honeymoon.” We journey across Ireland’s four provinces to piece together some of the many myths, legends and stories of our ancient drink.

Artist

Fiona Boniwell is a talented artist and illustrator based in Kinsale. Originally from London, she studied Fine Art at Kingston University. Since moving to Ireland, Fiona has focused increasingly on illustration and has contributed to a number of books, comics and illustration projects.

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